Power window does not respond to switch
2 things here.. 1. the switch is bad 2. the window motor is bad. remove switch panel. with a om meter or a 12v power tester check the switch for power, if it has 12v power push the switch into the up position and check to see if the power is feeding through the switch to the motor.If the switch has no power coming to it check the wire connections to the switch, follow back the wires to find out where the short is. 2. if the switch passes power to the motor you will have to remove the door panel and replace the motor.
SOURCE: Window Switch Removal
the arm rest containing the control, does come off seperate than the door panel. You will have to be careful when prying it off to avoid damaging the arm rest. There are tabs holding it in place.
It's a fairly simple job, the most aggravating part is pulling the arm rest to avoid bending it or damaging the external finish. Good luck!
SOURCE: My 1998 Explorer (4 door XLT) has the driver side
Yes, we had both motors fail on the drivers side front and rear windows.
If you disconnect the motor from the switch you can test the terminals on the switch. If both sets of terminals are hot the motor should go both directions. If only 1 set is hot, most likely it is the switch. You can try to jump the motor from the working side of the switch and see if the motor will now go up. If it does go up, then the switch was bad.
Or you can verify by using a primary power source in the door wiring or fuse panel and bypass the switch.
If the motor does not work right and you are handy, you may be able to resolder the connections and fix the motor.
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SOURCE: passenger side window stuck in down position
Volcompunker is on track.... if it is a stuck motor problem, before taking door apart, try this...it may work, works well on dodge caravans...
NO COST and fast PROCEDURE TO FIX IT:
1. Sit in vehicle, on seat next to problematic window
2. Ignition key is on
3. Door in question is opened (in case you closed it)
4. While door is open, press and hold power window button in desired window travel, keep button pressed !!
5. SLAM hard the door closed with one hand while other hand holds button as per #4.
6. Watch window operate as it should.
7. Repeat 3-6 if necessary, but usually the first try works!
SOURCE: Driver side power window stuck in down position,
joe2 mercs is right, and that is the $ fix/proper fix, but first If window motor is doing nothing, stuck, ...try this....
NO COST and fast PROCEDURE TO try to FIX IT:
1. Sit in vehicle, on seat next to problematic window
2. Ignition key is on
3. Door in question is opened (in case you closed it)
4. While door is open, press and hold power window button in desired window travel, keep button pressed !!
5. SLAM hard the door closed with one hand while other hand holds button as per #4.
6. Watch window operate as it should.
7. Repeat 3-6 if necessary, but usually the first try works!
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